Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Technology to renew an existing contract with Technology Site Planners (TechSite) to provide data center alarm monitoring and first responder services in the amount of $54,675.00 for a twelve (12) month term period beginning September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. The original contract was established by the Department of Technology (DoT), through the utilization of a Request for Qualification process (RFQ023241), that received one (1) response from Technology Site Planners (TechSite) for alarm monitoring and first responder services to the City's data centers critical infrastructure. This agreement was most recently authorized by and through the authority of City of Columbus purchase order PO355428. Technology Site Planners was awarded the contract which included one-year renewal options. This agreement is not subject to automatic renewal.
These services are critical for monitoring the city’s data center infrastructure, including uninterrupted power supply systems, heating, cooling and ventilation units, automatic transfer switch and power distribution units, generators, etc. Failure in any electrical and/or mechanical component can adversely affect the city’s IT applications and services provided by the Department of Technology. The alarm monitoring and first responder services supplements existing 24x7 operations staff and helps to eliminate the incidence of equipment failure.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2022, the Department of Technology expended $54,105.00 for data center alarm monitoring and first responder services provided by Technology Site Planners. The cost for this year's (2023-2024) data center alarm monitoring and first responder services is $54,675.00. Funds to cover the cost of this service have been identified and are available in the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Technology Site P...
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